Nautobot vs ONAP
Nautobot
networktocode.comONAP
onap.orgSide by side
| Figure | Nautobot | ONAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Network Automation Software | 7.7 (#15) | 8.2 (#5) |
| Automation | It supports Python-based Jobs, dynamic configuration generation, and GraphQL and REST APIs. | The runtime environment supports closed-loop automation, monitoring, analytics, and alarm and event correlation. |
| Intended users | The editions are presented for network teams exploring automation, building an enterprise automation foundation, requiring advanced automation and compliance, or prioritizing managed SaaS. | The platform is intended for network, software, IT, and cloud providers and developers; the homepage also names network operators, cloud providers, and enterprises. |
| Purpose | Nautobot is an open source Network Source of Truth and Network Automation Platform. | ONAP provides design, orchestration, observability, and automation of network and edge services for operators, cloud providers, and enterprises. |
| Security | Network to Code states that it maintains SOC 2 Type 2 certification for cloud services. | The Paris release highlights describe HTTPS ports, removal of hard-coded passwords, non-root Kubernetes pods, CVE mitigation, and Istio and Ingress Gateway for secure component communications. |
Plans
Nautobot
- CommunityFree
- CloudPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
In their own words
Nautobot
Nautobot has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ONAP
ONAP is a free, open-source platform for designing, orchestrating, observing, and automating network and edge services. It supports lifecycle management for physical, virtual, and cloud-native network functions, with real-time, policy-driven orchestration. Design and runtime capabilities include implementation, analytics, monitoring, alarm and event correlation, and closed-loop automation for service optimization. Role-based access through the Portal Framework serves service designers and operations personnel. ONAP is modular, so users can select orchestration functions; its Operations Manager uses Kubernetes to deploy, monitor, and manage component lifecycles. Published blueprints cover 5G, virtual CPE, broadband, VoLTE, and cross-domain VPN services. A full deployment guide lists 224 GB RAM, 160 GB disk, and 112 vCores, while selected components can substantially reduce those requirements. ONAP supports deployment on Kubernetes on bare metal or environments such as OpenStack, Azure, and AWS. It runs across API, Linux, self-hosted, and web contexts. Free introductory training and a paid ONAP Fundamentals course are available.